....... And you guys shouldn't write about us being an eliminated team and all that bullstuff--that's malarkey.

We've got a lot of work to do; we're close, and close don't mean ****. And you can put that on TV for me. I'm tired of coming close, and we're gonna work our asses off until we ain't close anymore, and it may take some time; we're gonna get it done; we aren't an eliminated team yet.

Could've, would've, should've" is the difference in what I'm talking about! Eliminated teams don't come in and say "Could've." They get it done! All right? It's that simple! I'm tired of saying "Could've, should've, would've."

Assuming that the NFL imposes new rules that make teams actually assume the identity of their nickname-ie Chicago Bears fielding a team of actual grizzly bears-should the Saints consider changing their name to the Laser Guided Nuclear Salvo?

-- which, of course, would transform her into Uncle Bert.... This is pretty much
Reality's equal scenario to us making the playoffs.

So, we've been eliminated, as Drew becomes Aaron Brooks, then, we're forced to return our Super Bown trophy, as if we are part of the NCAA. Then we trade Brees for Tim Tebow, and then somehow in an alternate universe, win the Superbowl, all at the same time.

Meanwhile, the cast of Blackandgold.com remains a stable, mature, cohesive bunch, as other Saints sites fall into civil war. Assuming we fall to Eli Manning this Sunday, next sunday, the home game vs. the Buccaneers could be our last chance to celebrate anything marginally semi-meaningful.

Therefore, I propose we have a big shindig on Bourbon St. Next weekend Saturday night Dec 15--- meet and get to know your fellow blackandgold.com posters, and put a face to the name. We're already the coolest Saints site, and we're already a tight bunch. Im staying off Royal, and should be there all weekend. We can deal with details as it approaches. WHO DAT!